Senior CPA Controller - Lead Finance Team in Atlanta

Staff Financial Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Metro Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Controller with an active CPA license to lead the accounting function. The role reports to the CFO and focuses on developing people, improving processes, and driving timely, accurate reporting for a growing organization.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong month-end close and GAAP expertise, and is skilled at leading large ERP systems and staff development.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong month-end close experience with GAAP reporting.
• Experience with a large ERP system and process improvements.
• Proven ability to lead, train, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small accounting team and oversee daily accounting operations.
• Own the month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Report directly to the CFO and serve as a key member of the finance leadership team.
• Improve internal controls, processes, and accounting efficiencies.
• Develop and mentor staff while building a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Active CPA license

10+ years accounting

Month-end close

ERP systems

Lead and mentor staff

Communication & problem-solving

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Staff Financial Group in Metro Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Controller with an active CPA license to lead the accounting function. The role reports to the CFO and focuses on developing people, improving processes, and driving timely, accurate reporting for a growing organization.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong month-end close and GAAP expertise, and is skilled at leading large ERP systems and staff development.